Pet Shop Boys’ ‘West End Girls’ chorus used by Drake without permission or credit, band says
Drake's 'All the Parties' includes a segment towards the end of the track that's similar to the Pet Shop Boys' classic
The chorus of the Pet Shop Boys’ 1986 classic ‘West End Girls’ has been used by Drake without permission or credit, according to the band.
Writing on X, formerly Twitter, the UK duo said: "Surprising to hear Drake singing the chorus of “West End girls” in the track “All the Parties” on his new album. No credit given or permission requested."
Drake's 'All the Parties', which features Chief Keef, includes a lyrical segment towards the end of the track where Drake can be heard singing: "In this 6ix side town, a dead end world / East End boys and West End girls, yeah / East End boys and West End girls, ayy."
'All the Parties' is featured on Drake's eighth studio album 'For All the Dogs,' which was released on 6th October.
Drake has yet to respond to the Pet Shop Boys' claim.
Earlier this month, the Canadian superstar was accused by Baltimore rapper and singer Rye Rye on Twitter of using her vocals without credit on the 'Calling For You' track featuring 21 Savage, which is also included on 'For All the Dogs.'
Last month, Pet Shop Boys announced a 30th anniversary edition of their 1993 album 'Relentless'.
